Wednesday, 17 December 2014

DV Ristorante Pizzeria, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur

DV Ristorante Pizzeria, Bukit Damansara

DV Ristorante and Pizzeria

Italian Christmas Menu with Vegetarian Options Too!

With the year-end knocking out our doors, it’s nice to find
a place that says, “Come in. Relax. Let us take care of everything for you.”
And that’s just what DV Ristorante and Pizzeria promise to do this Christmas
Eve and Day. Not only do they pledge to remove the hassle of grocery shopping,
cooking and cleaning from the equation, but vow to provide a heart-warming
line-up of full-flavoured dishes that ensure tummies and souls are left thoroughly
satiated too.

DV Ristorante Pizzeria

While partaking in a preview of DV Ristorante and Pizzeria’s
festive dishes, we discover a warm neighbourhood restaurant, friendly service, and
unpretentious wholesome Italian fare. Dishes are presented handsomely, but not
overly groomed, and portions feel as though mama
is dishing them up in bountiful bowlfuls.

A complimentary glass of Ruffino Prosecco kicks off the Christmas
Eve set menu with some festive cheer. Hints of apple cider and stone fruits
come through on the tongue and a short finish whets the appetite for more. Additional
glasses can be purchased for RM24 each or RM140 for a bottle.

Ruffino Prosecco

All wines on the evening will be for sale at nett prices,
with the owners encouraging people to embrace the jolly spirit. Wines are
strictly Italian with close to thirty for the picking.My eyes perk up at the sight of six organic
wines, and I’m soon planning a return visit thinking there’ll be far fewer
hangovers after indulging a little in some of these beauties.

A pretty plate presents Bresaola Wrapped Scallops. Skewered
in a trio and individually wrapped with air-dried beef, they glisten aside a
blanket of vibrant green arugula tossed with garlic confit and ground black
pepper. Peeled orange segments and shaved Pecorino lift the big bold flavours
of the juicy scallops, while the soft garlic and sharp pepper slice through the
meaty rich wrapping.

Bresaola Wrapped Scallops

Entrée

One of hubby’s favourites comes next, Tortellini in Double
Boiled Consomme. We relive memories of northern Italy and traveling for miles
to find the best in the region with our Italian gourmet buddies. A bridge of
crusty crostini crosses the top. It’s mashed with roasted garlic and thyme and
I’d be happy munching on a few more sticks as bar snacks with a glass of wine
or beer. First bite of the dumplings fills our mouths with chicken and beef ham
and a rich broth. We’re happy to taste that they’re handmade, evidenced by soft
wrappers and bunches of fresh thyme, which give the broth a whopping mouthful
of garden green savour. Testimony to its popularity is hubby’s repeated
spooning of the soup until... it’s… all... gone.

Tortellini in Double Boiled Consomme

Main Course

Diners have a choice of meats or fish for the principal
plate.

The traditions of northern Italy are brought to the
forefront in the Bollito Misto.Beef
cheek, ox tongue, and chicken sausage are simmered for three hours and served
in their own broth. Garlic confit reappears along with the thyme we’ve quickly
grown fond of. Hubby’s all engrossed
with the rich plate of meat declaring, “Oh my gosh, too good. It’s unreal. This
must be my favourite.” I try to camouflage an eye-roll however as he reaches
over the top of the dish for another piece of pizza (more on this later) also
claiming, “This is fantastic.” A rainbow of pickled veggies comes on the side, with
distinct strokes of chili and mustard giving them a flamboyant kick.

Bollito Misto

Pickled Vegetables

Veal Involtini is a decadent plate of veal roulade rolled
with a mush of spinach, silver anchovies and sautéed shallots. It’s tender and
another fine example of flavour that fills every corner of the mouth. Seared
foie gras on caramelized apple chunks and pumpkin puree are licentious in their
temptation. Sweet, smooth and soft they complement the meat beautifully. Crisp
veggies are firm to the bite, contrasting in texture to the tender meat and
soft mash.

Veal Involtini

The ocean brings the third choice of main with the pan
seared Halibut Fillet. Stacked in a flaky fresh portion of generosity, it’s served
with mixed firm lentils, a crowning scallop, asparagus tips, cherry tomatoes
and a soft-boiled quail egg. The egg, broken across the plate, creates
something similar to a Hollandaise, with a buttery sauce contributing further
European style richness.

Halibut Fillet

Dessert

An institution at Christmas is the Milanese Christmas cake,
Panettone. This airy sweet fruit bread is not only homemade at DV Ristorante
and Pizzeria but also enriched with Chantilly cream, candied fruits and
chocolate sauce. Each piece is baked individually so everyone can rejoice in her
own unique loaf. Yum!

Panettone

While the Christmas set seems to cater wonderfully to meat
and seafood lovers, vegetarians need not fret as the a la carte menu (which is
also available over Christmas) holds a host of toothsome veggie alternatives
(of which we dutifully try).

Eggplant Parmigiana (RM14) looks pretty on a rectangular
plate with a tower at one end of layered slices of fried eggplant, tomato sauce
and mozzarella cheese baked to perfection: soft in the middle and caramelized
around the edges. A strip of house-made tomato sauce and a twist of balsamic
vinegar zig-zag the runway up to the yummy turret.

Eggplant Parmigiana

A newly arrived wood-fired oven has had a good workout in
its first week. Flour is imported from Italy and an 18 hour proof time prepares
it for excellence. The thin-crusted base of the Ortolana (RM22) is covered with
a rich tomato sauce, grilled vegetables and melted stringy mozzarella. At
roughly 30cm in diameter, it’s a large pizza easily shared.

Ortolana

The Christmas Eve Set Menu is priced at RM170+ for four
courses including a glass of prosecco. The children’s menu consisting of
Spaghetti Pomodorini, Chicken Scalloppine with Mushrooms and Blood Orange Crème
Brulee is priced at RM60. Vegetarian dishes can be ordered a la carte, or let
the service staff know at the time of your reservation that you’d like a vegetarian
menu for Christmas.

Christmas Day will feature a brunch menu from 11am – 3pm
including a buffet counter with starters and desserts and one main priced at
RM90+. A free flow of prosecco and house pouring wines with the meal is great
value at RM120+.

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